GeriatriCare® Management, Inc., located in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Part-time Professional Geriatric Care Manager to join our dedicated team of social workers and nurses. Founded in 1995, our company provides a wide range of individualized services to the elderly, disabled and their families. The Care Manager coordinates, implements and manages services to clients and their families.
Duties include:
Performing comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine client service needs
Referral to community resources.
Develop, implement and revise client care plans.
Arrange and monitor services for individuals in their homes or in long-term care facilities.
Consultation and coordination of long distance care-giving.
Assist with discharge planning after hospitalization
Crisis Intervention
Accompany clients to MD appointments
Relocate select clients to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or other setting
Provide on-going case management to individuals so they can maintain their independence
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience / Credentials / Education:
LCSW or RN preferred
Two years experience in geriatrics, care management or related disciplines required.
Ability to interface effectively and professionally with client support network, including family, physicians, attorneys, etc.
PC literate;
Frequent local travel by personal automobile to client homes required.